46.96 Acres in Chester, TX - $995,900
Impeccable 3BR/3.5BA Contemporary Home on 47+/- Private Acres
Escape to Your Own Private Paradise in the East Texas Pineywoods!
Remember the smell of the crackling campfire while you were out camping in the woods? The feeling of breaking camp and dreaming of living in a place that could transport you back to the soothing sounds of owls hooting, crickets chirping, and the invigorating scent of pine trees in the air? Well, your dream can become a reality, and it's found less than a two hours drive from Houston!
Tucked away on a picturesque 46.96 acre parcel of land, accessible by a six-mile journey along county and private roads, this property offers a slice of heaven and a harmonious haven. Once, cotton fields graced this historic area, but now it's thousands of rolling acres of majestic pines that dominate the landscape.
At the heart of this secluded setting, you'll find a beautifully appointed 2,920 square foot two-story home that's perfect for...
At the heart of this secluded setting, you'll find a beautifully appointed 2,920 square foot two-story home that's perfect for elegant modern living. This home is eco-aware, featuring earth-coupled HVAC and solar panels that not only reduce your carbon footprint but also your energy bills. Inside, the heated porcelain tile floors and large picture windows create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Some of the highlights of this remarkable property include:
** A massive 22x25 family room boasts vaulted ceilings, built-in shelving/bookcases, and picture windows highlighted by a towering stacked-stone wood burning fireplace. The spacious 21x17 downstairs master bedroom boasts cathedral ceilings and a wall of picture windows offering sweeping views and large walk-in closet with built-in storage and cabinets. The en-suite green marble bathroom is a luxurious retreat with shower and jetted tub to unwind in after a day of exploring your private paradise.
** The professionally designed kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with every convenience including double ovens, dishwashers, walk-in pantries, a baking center, Viking cooktop, GE refrigerator, and luxurious granite counters and island. Adjacent is a sunny 13x17 breakfast or dining room offering 180 degrees of windows.
** An oversized 18x11 utility room has powder room and dumb-waiter to second floor making laundry chores easier and an exterior door to a three-car carport and additional outside storage rooms.
** A hickory staircase leads you to a 17x23 open landing living area with space for an office desk with chairs, an exercise area, and TV with sofas. Two guest bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and a full-bath, and utility room round out the second guest floor of the home.
** Beautiful exterior porches with porcelain tiled floors and unique vaulted ceilings surround the home are ideal vantage points for sipping your morning coffee while soaking in the peaceful surroundings. Extensive landscaping with fragrant shrubs and colourful spring time plantings as well as rock and stone works adorn the home.
** Outdoor improvements include a large barn with workshop area, well house, and other storage buildings to house your outdoor gear and equipment.
Speaking of exploration, step up onto your elevated wildlife viewing deck and take in the beauty of your rolling acres of fully fenced meadows, woods, a meandering creek, and fishing pond. Keep an eye out for deer, coyote, fox, wood duck, wild hogs, and the occasional road runner as you immerse yourself in a wonderful natural setting. Forested in mature loblolly pines, huge magnolia, white & red oaks, beech, hickory, dogwood, and numerous other native hardwoods, you're sure to find a favored spot to pass and pleasant evening, perhaps watching or hunting?
Surrounded by larger tracts and acres of raw forest land, this highly improved property offers the chance to live that dream in a wonderful private, natural setting while still enjoying the refined comforts of a beautifully designed and appointed home.
